Lunch at Pico de Loro's Pico Restaurant and Bar

Any great escape from the metro needs good food. And at Pico de Loro's Pico Restaurant and Bar, you get that and more. 

Located at the lobby level of the Pico Sands Hotel, Pico Restaurant and Bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, as well as local Filipino dishes (For more on Pico de Loro, check out my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/03/escape-to-pico-de-loro.html). After checking in at the Pico Sands Hotel, it was time to check out Pico Restaurant and Bar...

Escape to Pico de Loro

Summer's here, time for some sun and sand, time to hit the beach. And just an hour and a half's drive south of the metro, Pico de Loro is quickly emerging as the country's premier sustainable beach resort destination. 

Dubbed as the "Philippine Riviera", Hamilo Coast is located at the southwestern tip of Luzon, roughly a 90 minute drive from the metro via the new CAVITEX Expressway. Within the sprawling seaside sanctuary lies Pico de Loro, the maiden residential community of Hamilo Coast. The massive 5,800 hectare property includes forests, mountains, 13 picturesque coves and 25 kilometers of coastline, just the place for that perfect escape from the city.

Rediscovering An Old Favorite At Grillery

There's more to Grillery than their signature grilled items. And seeing an old favorite just made my whole experience at Grillery even better. 

Grab a few beers and discover some of Grillery's signature dishes...

Connect and Snag a Deal with WeChat and Lazada

A new way to connect and a special deal. The country's leading social mobile app, WeChat, announces an exclusive offer for its users, just in time to ring in the second anniversary sale of Lazada Philippines. As the country's leading online shopping site, Lazada Philippines wishes to thank its customers for supporting their platform offering a wide array of products, from consumer electronics and fashion pieces to home and living must-haves. 

Sounds like a cool deal...

Pure Indulgence: Carmen's Best Ice Cream

No additives. No water. Not a hint of mass production. Just 100% all-natural fresh cow's milk and cream, and the very best premium ingredients go into each pint of Carmen's Best Ice Cream.  That's pure indulgence...

Dense, rich, smooth and creamy, Carmen's Best Ice Cream is homemade artisanal ice cream at its best, made the old-fashioned way.

Inspired Japanese Cuisine at Yanagi Japanese Restaurant

A fusion of traditional flavors with innovative and creative twists. Midas Hotel & Casino continues to surprise, with something new at every turn, with the unique dishes at Yanagi Japanese Restaurant. 

Yanagi Japanese Restaurant serves traditional cuisine as well as creative signature dishes for a unique and memorable dining experience. New and different, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the impressive selection at Midas Hotel's Yanagi (for more on Midas Hotel & Casino, check out my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/03/midas-hotel-casino-something-new-at.html).

Midas Hotel & Casino: Something New at Every Turn

A once familiar landmark transformed, offering something new at every turn...

The iconic landmark is given new life in a perfect synthesis of the old and new, and Midas Hotel & Casino promises to surprise you with something new at every turn.

Asian Flavors at Pink Panda Southeast Asian Diner

Spring rolls, a stir-fry, sate, a few balls and dimsum and then some, followed by a potent Old Stying and a Slanted Sour...  

...just another day at Pink Panda Southeast Asian Diner.

Planning a Party in Five Days? No Problem with WeChat...

You're tasked with planning a party. What used to take weeks can now be compressed into a few days. With WeChat's new and engaging features, you can relax and plan without the stress. Now how cool is that?

Let WeChat be your party planning buddy and help you breeze through the nitty-gritty of get-togethers in as little as five days...

Looking Through The Glass Door

 New dishes and more, and things just keep getting better at The Glass Door...

Just a few weeks after the soft opening of The Glass Door, Chef Maj Lazatin is back at the kitchen with a range of new dishes, including her take on classic favorites (check out my previous post on The Glass Door here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-peek-at-glass-door.html). Here's a closer look at The Glass Door...